The yen strengthened by more than 1 yen against the dollar in a short period late on September 18 after the Bank of Japan conducted a rate check, a step commonly taken in preparation for possible intervention in the foreign exchange market. (News On Japan)

At least one person is believed to have died and several injured after the shooting in Banga in Mindanao province.

Central banks around the world have hiked rates as high energy prices are pushing up inflation.

Central banks around the world have hiked rates as high energy prices are pushing up inflation.

Saudi Arabia has lobbied the US for years to buy F35s, the world's most advanced fighter jet.

The White House removed Larsson's Midnight Sun from one of its reels after the artist called the clip "dehumanising".

The White House removed Larsson's Midnight Sun from one of its reels after the artist called the clip "dehumanising".

Many Nigerians buy their first ever shares - in the oil refinery owned by Africa's richest man, Aliko Dangote.

Many Nigerians buy their first ever shares - in the oil refinery owned by Africa's richest man, Aliko Dangote.

A spotted wildcat long mistaken for relatives has been identified as a new species in Bolivia.

A spotted wildcat long mistaken for relatives has been identified as a new species in Bolivia.

Tokyo stocks rose sharply on September 18, with the Nikkei 225 climbing to around 65,350 in afternoon trading after the Bank of Japan raised interest rates to 1.25%, as the yen weakened and investors bought artificial intelligence and semiconductor-related shares. (News On Japan)

The BBC understands Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian and Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi are among the delegates allowed to enter the US.

The Bank of Japan raised its policy interest rate from 1.0% to 1.25% on September 18, lifting borrowing costs to their highest level in 31 years as policymakers moved to contain growing inflation risks, but the yen weakened sharply after the decision as markets focused on two dissenting votes and uncertainty over the pace of further increases. (News On Japan)

The BBC understands Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian and Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi are among the delegates allowed to enter the US.

The US has not acknowledged carrying out February's deadly strikes on a primary school in Minab and a sports complex in Lamerd.

People the BBC spoke to are excited by the prospect of working and studying in the EU, a suggestion Carney made this week.

Queensland's Fitzroy River has been selected for the 2032 Games, despite concerns over the course - and its inhabitants.

Sylvia Zin is among the family members of people imprisoned in China who are seeking Trump's help when he hosts the country's leader next week.

Sylvia Zin is among the family members of people imprisoned in China who are seeking Trump's help when he hosts the country's leader next week.